Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

SE1 0AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE1 0AE.

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Population

550

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

16%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SE1 0AE is a student and graduate zone — average age 25, 46% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE1 0AE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from North Southwark in Southwark. Administratively it sits within St George's ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SE1 0AE offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With an average age of just 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime rates are high (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SE1 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00167482 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE1 0AE. The average age is 24.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.0%
Asian / British Asian16.1%
Black / African / Caribbean9.4%
Other / Mixed14.5%

Economic Activity

16%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SE1 0AE are high at 141 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person542
Violence and sexual offences310
Anti-social behaviour307
Other theft189
Robbery103

school Local Schools

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St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Good108 pupils0.2 km
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St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Good190 pupils0.2 km
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Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School

Outstanding0.2 km
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Friars Primary Foundation School

Good188 pupils0.3 km
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Charlotte Sharman Primary School

Good207 pupils0.4 km
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Oasis Academy South Bank

Outstanding717 pupils0.5 km
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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils0.6 km
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Charles Dickens Primary School

Outstanding486 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • Hank & ginger0.8 km
  • Kiki and miumiu supermarkets0.8 km
  • A grocery ltd0.7 km
  • Ayca sweets and nuts0.7 km
  • G news0.4 km
  • + 75 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

55 nearby
  • Ethika0.4 km
  • The ministry0.4 km
  • The tankard1.0 km
  • Italian beer company connection limtied0.4 km
  • The libertine0.5 km
  • + 50 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

292 nearby
  • Amber j restaurant ltd t/a costa azul0.7 km
  • Audrey's0.9 km
  • Avonmouth house (etc venues ltd)0.4 km
  • Best mart0.6 km
  • Beza ethiopian food0.9 km
  • + 287 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

114 nearby
  • El guambra0.7 km
  • Hash0.5 km
  • That's food0.4 km
  • Gaur's indian food0.4 km
  • D m food service ltd0.4 km
  • + 109 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Guasacaca0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Co-operative food0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

22 nearby
  • Orient street short breaks0.5 km
  • Webber Street Day Centre0.4 km
  • Rose and crown0.8 km
  • Travelodge southwark0.6 km
  • Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel0.9 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elephant & Castle0.6 km
  • London Waterloo0.6 km
  • London Waterloo (East)0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Elephant & Castle Underground Station0.4 km
  • Elephant & Castle Underground Station0.4 km
  • Elephant & Castle Underground Station0.5 km
  • Elephant & Castle Underground Station0.5 km
  • Lambeth North Underground Station0.5 km